Overview
Discover Sri Lanka’s remarkable elephants with an unforgettable shore excursion from Colombo Port to the Millennium Elephant Foundation and Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage.
Designed for cruise ship passengers visiting Colombo, this full-day experience offers an opportunity to visit two well-known elephant facilities in Sri Lanka and learn more about Asian elephants, their daily care and their importance to the island.
Your journey begins with a comfortable transfer from Colombo Port to the Millennium Elephant Foundation near Kegalle, where you can learn about the foundation’s work caring for captive elephants.
Continue to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where you can observe elephants and enjoy a memorable riverside lunch at Pinnalanda Restaurant, overlooking the Maha Oya River.
This shore excursion combines wildlife experiences, scenic countryside and Sri Lankan hospitality, with transport arrangements planned around your cruise ship’s scheduled port visit.
Itinerary
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Visit the Millennium Elephant Foundation and learn about its work caring for captive Asian elephants.
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Discover Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, one of Sri Lanka’s well-known elephant attractions.
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Observe elephants and learn about their daily routines.
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Enjoy views of the elephants at the Maha Oya River, subject to the facility’s schedule.
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Enjoy a buffet lunch at Pinnalanda Restaurant overlooking the river.
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Travel comfortably between Colombo Port and the elephant facilities in an air-conditioned vehicle.
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Experience the beautiful countryside of Sri Lanka during your journey.
Meet your transport representative at the designated pickup location at Colombo Port.
Board your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and begin your journey towards Kegalle, travelling through the countryside of Sri Lanka.
Enjoy the changing scenery as you leave the bustling capital and travel towards the elephant facilities.
Your first stop is the Millennium Elephant Foundation, located near Kegalle in Sri Lanka’s Sabaragamuwa Province.
The foundation was established to provide care for captive Asian elephants and support their welfare.
During your visit, learn about the elephants, their daily routines, feeding requirements and the foundation’s work.
Visitors may have the opportunity to observe elephants during their daily activities, depending on the facility’s operating schedule and available visitor programmes.
Continue to Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, a well-known elephant care facility established in 1975.
Located near Kegalle, the orphanage is home to a herd of Asian elephants and provides visitors with opportunities to observe these remarkable animals.
Learn about the history of the facility, elephant care and the daily routines of its resident elephants.
Depending on the schedule, you may also have an opportunity to observe elephants moving towards the nearby Maha Oya River.
Enjoy a relaxing buffet lunch at Pinnalanda Restaurant, located beside the Maha Oya River.
The restaurant offers views of the river, where elephants may be observed during their scheduled bathing activities.
Enjoy your meal while taking in the beautiful riverside surroundings and the atmosphere of Pinnawala.
Elephant viewing opportunities depend on the facility’s daily schedule and operating conditions.
After completing your elephant experience and lunch, begin the return journey to Colombo Port.
Relax in your air-conditioned vehicle as you travel through Sri Lanka’s countryside towards the capital.
Arrive back at Colombo Port following your full-day excursion.
The itinerary will be coordinated with your cruise ship’s arrival and departure schedule, allowing sufficient time for the return journey and port procedures.
Exact timings will be confirmed when booking.
